What’s happening in BITMO’s GATE
New, playing host to the St Luke’s Cares SHINE nail bar fortnightly running from 2pm till 5pm.
For more information contact the GATE on (0113) 378 2190 or email gate@belleisletmo.co.uk
Here are some of the things happening in June.
Computers
Our computers are available to use for free between 9am to 5pm Mondays to Fridays. We also have Wi-Fi if you’d prefer to bring your own laptop, tablet or smart phone.
Mondays
Health Trainer
Each Monday the GATE has appointments available. Katie will provide up to 8 confidential one-to-one sessions to help support and motivate you in achieving small goals to improve your health; this could be losing weight, starting to exercise, changing eating habits. Call Katie on 07736 892101 or email katie.smith@healthforall.org.uk for an appointment
Julie’s Ancestry Online 
Discover your family history and uncover relatives with help from Julie.
Mondays 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Art Class
Get your creative juices flowing with John between 1pm and 3pm every Monday. All ages and experience levels welcome. Contact the GATE on (0113) 378 2190 for more information
Writers Group
Meeting Mondays every 2 weeks the writing group aims to nurture writing talent from Belle Isle and the surrounding areas. We are now planning for the summer play to be performed at Belle Isle Gala. . All ages and experience levels welcome. Watch this space for upcoming productions @ the GATE.
Contact James for more information on (0113) 378 2190
Tuesdays.
Computer Classes for Beginners
Starting Wednesday 27 April from 9.30am at BITMO’s GATE…learn how to ‘surf’ the internet, create an email account and send/receive emails. Classes can also include help using universal jobmatch, Microsoft Office and anything else you need support with!
Tasty Tuesdays
In partnership with South Leeds Foodbank and the Ciaran Bingham Foundation Trust, BITMOs GATE serves a hot lunch – soup and a bread roll – every Tuesday 11.30am till 1pm… Tasty Tuesdays!
Talk Cash Wise
Talk to Chris, our Financial Inclusion Officer, for help to get your finances in order, whether is worries or benefit checks. Book an appointment by calling (0113) 378 2190 or ask GATE staff.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am to 1pm
Leeds City Credit Union
Pop along to the information point for advice on all things Credit Union with Ashleigh and friends. Find out about how to set up an account, access low interest loans and even how to save for Christmas!
Every Tuesday from 9.30am until 11am.
Job club
BITMO’s GATE aims to help you get on the path to employment! Support with job applications, CV writing, cover letters and interview skills from James on Tuesdays between 1pm to 4pm. To book an appointment drop into the GATE or email gate@belleisletmo.co.uk
Carers Leeds & Mencap Parents Group
Second Tuesday of each month 1pm to 3.30pm.
Wednesdays
Citizens Advice Bureau
If you need help and advice to resolve a problem, you can visit the Citizens Advice Bureau at BITMOs GATE on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Appointments are required, please call (0113) 344 8367 to book an appointment.
Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30am to 12:30pm
SHINE Nail Bar (New)
Get pampered and feel great at the SHINE pay as you feel nail bar.
2pm-5pm.
Guitar in the Community
Free guitar lessons with John at the GATE. He’ll teach you how to read music and play chords for free in a friendly group setting.
Beginners Wednesdays 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Improvers Wednesdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Thursdays
Black African Ladies Group ‘Aiwa’
Welcomes new members. The group meet at the GATE on Thursday mornings until early afternoon. For more information email aiwa.leeds@yahoo.co.uk
My Device Drop-in
Need some help with your smart phone, laptop or tablet? Bring it the GATE and we’ll share useful hints and tips to get you making the most of your device.
Thursdays 11am to 12:30pm.
GATE Work Club
Support with job applications, CV writing, cover letters and interview skills from Sue and James. No appointments needed. Thursdays 1pm to 4pm
English Communication/ESOL
Starting Thursday April 21st from 10am until 12.30 and running for 12 weeks. These classes are informal and intended to strengthen social English and increase confidence
Contact the GATE on (0113) 378 2190 to sign up
Fridays
Happy Friday Breakfast Club
Meet friends and have a natter over a free breakfast
Fridays 9.30am to 11am
Creative Collage Class
Join Lynne and Mark for a new art group starting Friday 1 April and running between 2pm and 4pm in the GATE. For more information contact Lynne on (0113) 378 2190
South Leeds Life – News Café
Come along and meet volunteers from South Leeds Life – one of the North’s largest blog sites. Share your news, ask about writing a blog or get help with Facebook or Twitter.
Fridays 10am to 12pm.
Help to Stop Smoking
Amy will support you to become smoke free. Come along, no appointment needed.
Fridays from 1:50pm onwards.
For more information about upcoming courses and events, please email gate@belleisletmo.co.uk
Call (0113) 378 2190 or text 07981 274 237.
For June only
National Volunteers week at The GATE Monday 6 June – Friday 10 June. Visit for more info www.facebook.com/belleisletmo
Thursday 23 June EU Referendum. GATE open for Polling Station.
